For when your truck’s interior needs a good cleaning

May 6, 2020

Makita 12-volt max CXT Lithium-ion cordless vacuum

Even the tidiest of truckers can find the cab of their truck needs a good cleaning every now and then.

Makita’s 12-volt max CXT Lithium-ion cordless vacuum provides both the power and run time needed to do a good job on your truck.

At only 14-1/8” long, and weighing just 3.7 lbs this vacuum takes up little space in your truck and is easy to handle. to reduce operator fatigue. The LC09Z delivers up to 33 minutes of continuous use from a single fully charged 2.0Ah battery. It features three suction power modes, push-button power selector, and a bag-less 2-stage cloth filtration system for easier cleaning and quick debris disposal.

Sold online for $83.52. Battery sold separately.

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